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come on up reverend norman fong. [applause] >> yeah, that's true. i am going to keep this short, but i also need your involvement. i was asked to do a blessing but those that know me we need to bless each other and today i just want you to say these four words. bless the central subway. say that. "bless the central subway". now, whenever i say this word "this is it" -- i am borrowing from michael jackson. then you did a blessing. okay. this has been the moment we all been waiting for. this is it. >> (inaudible). >> a community dream is being actualized. this is it. >> [inaudible] >> communities from the bay view to chinatown are being connected. this is it. >> central subway. >> affordable transportation is the life blood of all cities. right? this is it. >> central subway. >> from washington dc to san francisco we are here to accept brait a federally supported and grass-roots driven transit project that represents access for all to jobs, health care, their families. this is it. >> central subway. >> okay. a little extra. in the national play offs o
come on up reverend norman fong. [applause] >> yeah, that's true. i am going to keep this short, but i also need your involvement. i was asked to do a blessing but those that know me we need to bless each other and today i just want you to say these four words. bless the central subway. say that. "bless the central subway". now, whenever i say this word "this is it" -- i am borrowing from michael jackson. then you did a blessing. okay. this has been the moment we all...
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come on up reverend norman fong. [applause] >> yeah, that's true. i am going to keep this short, but i also need your involvement. i was asked to do a blessing but those that know me we need to bless each other and today i just want you to say these four words. bless the central subway. say that. "bless the central subway". now, whenever i say this word "this is it" -- i am borrowing from michael jackson. then you did a blessing. okay. this has been the moment we all been waiting for. this is it. >> (inaudible). >> a community dream is being actualized. this is it. >> [inaudible] >> communities from the bay view to chinatown are being connected. this is it. >> central subway. >> affordable transportation is the lif
come on up reverend norman fong. [applause] >> yeah, that's true. i am going to keep this short, but i also need your involvement. i was asked to do a blessing but those that know me we need to bless each other and today i just want you to say these four words. bless the central subway. say that. "bless the central subway". now, whenever i say this word "this is it" -- i am borrowing from michael jackson. then you did a blessing. okay. this has been the moment we all...
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[applause] >> reverend norman fong has been praying for 20 years. he has been a great champion. he has to collect all of his
[applause] >> reverend norman fong has been praying for 20 years. he has been a great champion. he has to collect all of his
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it took eight third try with this memo from chief fong with an attorney to finally be able to file a police report regarding the accident. now, i bring this issue up to you because there has been talk of increased enforcement four cyclists, and there is a new push in the media about having increased enforcement. i work in government. if someone like me, it takes three times, including finally bringing a lawyer and a copy of the department's general orders to finally be able to file a police report, i can all imagine what would happen if this cyclist not familiar with local government, not familiar with what department general orders are, and not familiar with how the sfpd is supposed to work in terms of policies, then i think we're going to have a serious problem in terms of increased enforcement weather is pedestrians or cyclists or otherwise, but i bring this to you because in 2009, then chief fong issued this memo about the general order for the policies regarding actions involving cyclists. that may be something that has to be reissued. even the third time, as i was thinking of t
it took eight third try with this memo from chief fong with an attorney to finally be able to file a police report regarding the accident. now, i bring this issue up to you because there has been talk of increased enforcement four cyclists, and there is a new push in the media about having increased enforcement. i work in government. if someone like me, it takes three times, including finally bringing a lawyer and a copy of the department's general orders to finally be able to file a police...
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fong t inspector general of the u.s. department of agriculture and chair of the consul of inspector generals or cigie as we tend to call it here. we also a returning favorite t honorable brian d. miller, the inspector generally of the united states general services administration. welcome back. and mr. jay queens t investigator for the project on government oversight often called pogo. i'd ask to you please rise to take the sworn oath. and raise your right hands. do you solemnly swear or affirm the testimony you are about to give will be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. let the record indicate all witnesses answered in the affirmative. please be seated. as i previously said, we're unfortunately today, going to be on a very tight constraint because of votes. i will try to keep our folks to their five minutes. i'd ask you to try to stay to your five minutes and i assure you we'll will stay as long as we can on a vote and if possible return as soon as possible. we recognize miss vong for her opening stat
fong t inspector general of the u.s. department of agriculture and chair of the consul of inspector generals or cigie as we tend to call it here. we also a returning favorite t honorable brian d. miller, the inspector generally of the united states general services administration. welcome back. and mr. jay queens t investigator for the project on government oversight often called pogo. i'd ask to you please rise to take the sworn oath. and raise your right hands. do you solemnly swear or affirm...
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president fong: aye. commissioner sugaya: aye. >> that motion is approved, 6-1. >> it seems the five criteria necessary for granting of variants have not been met and i am disinclined to grant this variance. no decision on the part of the zoning administrator is final until a decision letter is issued. that brings a 10-day appeal window. if the owner would like a copy of the letter, please give back to the commission secretary. -- please give that to the commission secretary. president fong: commissioners, the final item of this calendar, public comment. at this time, members of the public may address the commission on items of interest to the public that are on the subject matter of the commission except agenda items. i have no speaker cards. president fong: is there any general public comment? ok, seeing none, the meeting is adjourned. ♪ ♪ [applause] >> ok. that was really beautiful. we would like to welcome you to the third annual statewide celebration and recognition of asian-pacific islander amer
president fong: aye. commissioner sugaya: aye. >> that motion is approved, 6-1. >> it seems the five criteria necessary for granting of variants have not been met and i am disinclined to grant this variance. no decision on the part of the zoning administrator is final until a decision letter is issued. that brings a 10-day appeal window. if the owner would like a copy of the letter, please give back to the commission secretary. -- please give that to the commission secretary....
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president fong: there any public comment? seeing none, the meeting is adjourned. ♪ ♪ [applause] >> ok. that was really beautiful. we would like to welcome you to the third annual statewide celebration and recognition of asian-pacific islander american heritage month. this event is hosted by the mayor. i will tell you a little bit more. it is a non-profit, non- partisan. since 2001, our focus has been on educating the public on public policy. and fostering the future leaders from our minority communities to serve at federal, state, and local levels. the mission is to empower patients and pacific islander americans in civic and public affairs to education, active participation, and leadership development. >> civic engagement, leadership development, and community servthe theme of tonight's evens a celebration of the achievements and accomplishments of asian-americans in the state of california and our nation. >> ok'ing. -- ok. i would like to introduce our host for this evening. very well known as the first asian-american m
president fong: there any public comment? seeing none, the meeting is adjourned. ♪ ♪ [applause] >> ok. that was really beautiful. we would like to welcome you to the third annual statewide celebration and recognition of asian-pacific islander american heritage month. this event is hosted by the mayor. i will tell you a little bit more. it is a non-profit, non- partisan. since 2001, our focus has been on educating the public on public policy. and fostering the future leaders from our...
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reverend norman fong knows what this center means to the committee. reverend fong might also have the most reverent -- or rather devaney reverend a rabbi no. he is here to bless our new facility, but later today, he and his band, just jammin, will be performing here life for all of you. reverend fong. [cheers and applause] >> ok, everybody, everybody -- everybody, pay attention. i am not blessing this place to you, all of us are blessing this place. mayor lee. all of us. ong family. when i say everybody, then you say three words -- bless this center. let's try that. bless this center. here we go. maybe the spirit of peace and harmony -- everybody -- [all] bless this center. made the spirit of the joy and happiness, everybody -- [all] + this center. made the struggle of learning and teamwork, everybody -- blessed this center. maybe courage and inspiration of betty ann ong -- everybody -- bless this center. maybe love and dedication of all the rec park staff, volunteers, directors, past and present, everybody -- bless this center. made the sound of laug
reverend norman fong knows what this center means to the committee. reverend fong might also have the most reverent -- or rather devaney reverend a rabbi no. he is here to bless our new facility, but later today, he and his band, just jammin, will be performing here life for all of you. reverend fong. [cheers and applause] >> ok, everybody, everybody -- everybody, pay attention. i am not blessing this place to you, all of us are blessing this place. mayor lee. all of us. ong family. when...
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fong, you mentioned a 50% conviction rate. i would have been run out of office if i had a 50% conviction rate, and i don't think mr. cummings would have been hired as often if he had one. that strikes me as a low conviction rate. is it because you're negotiating a civil punishment instead of a criminal punishment? does the statute needs to be changed? what needs to be done so we don't swing and miss half the time? >> let me take a look at that data, because i want to make sure that i get to the right percentage, and i will provide that for the record. and when we do that we will also provide you with our insights on the. >> all right. and my final question for you is this. if i wrote the numbers down by, you said there are 900 cases, 600 of which are gives retailers. i think your energies and efforts should be directed towards retailers, what not to the total exclusion of individuals who are providing a market, if you will, for this kind of fraud. so what do your numbers look like on prosecuting individuals who either sell the
fong, you mentioned a 50% conviction rate. i would have been run out of office if i had a 50% conviction rate, and i don't think mr. cummings would have been hired as often if he had one. that strikes me as a low conviction rate. is it because you're negotiating a civil punishment instead of a criminal punishment? does the statute needs to be changed? what needs to be done so we don't swing and miss half the time? >> let me take a look at that data, because i want to make sure that i get...
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and joining her is commissioner fong and commissioner hillis. commissioner garcia will be joining later in the evening. the board may hold a meeting when there is a vacancy. in such instances, the board may overrule the auction of the department by a number of three members. to my left is deputy city attorney tom nolan. he will provide the board with any needed be ill-advised this evening. and his legal assistant, victor pachinko. i am the executive director. dan cider is here, the assistant zoning administrator and is also representing the planning department and planning commission. joseph duffey will be here momentarily. at this time, mr. pachinko, would you please go for the board guidelines and i will conduct the swearing in process. >> the board requests that you turn off all funds and pagers, so you will not disturb the meeting. please carry on conversations in the hallway. appellants, permit holders, and department representatives each have seven minutes to present their cases and three minutes for rebuttals. those affiliated with these
and joining her is commissioner fong and commissioner hillis. commissioner garcia will be joining later in the evening. the board may hold a meeting when there is a vacancy. in such instances, the board may overrule the auction of the department by a number of three members. to my left is deputy city attorney tom nolan. he will provide the board with any needed be ill-advised this evening. and his legal assistant, victor pachinko. i am the executive director. dan cider is here, the assistant...
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i want to thank francis and fong. i think this is the very first statewide heritage month held with the mayor of san francisco. let me say something about heritage month in san francisco and your mayor. in the old days, you remember san francisco was known for passing all of these anti- chinese ordinances to limit the movement, the productivity of chinese in the city. we know two things. change happens. maybe the state of california is the state of golden opportunities, where we have a chinese-american mayor of san francisco. 35 years ago, congress members passed similar resolutions in both house and the senate to formally recognize the first 10 days of may as asian-pacific heritage week. one year later, president jimmy carter signed into law a joint resolution to officially designate the annual celebration. 11 years later, president george bush extended the weeklong celebration to an entire month. you know and i know that our mothers say that every day is asian pacific american day.
i want to thank francis and fong. i think this is the very first statewide heritage month held with the mayor of san francisco. let me say something about heritage month in san francisco and your mayor. in the old days, you remember san francisco was known for passing all of these anti- chinese ordinances to limit the movement, the productivity of chinese in the city. we know two things. change happens. maybe the state of california is the state of golden opportunities, where we have a...
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fong's remarks in the first panel in which she talked about the complexity of the process of bringing an ig onboard. there's obviously the senate process. there's the desire to find highly qualified individuals, and so there's -- it's a complex terrain, and one in which probably should be evaluated over time. >> thank you. i recognize myself for more or less one question. >> please. >> first panel to my pleasure congratulated ed for passing o bipartisan basis the data act. the data act is fairly extensive. om b has not been the greatest proponent of it. under your predecessor. do you have concerns you want to share today? obviously, senator mark warner in the senate is the lead sponsor of an identical bill. the vice president has been supportive and a part of it at every point. chairman devaney has been part of it. i want to put you on the spot a little. i think mr. connolly did a good job of going completely off the first panel's discussion brilliantly and i'd like to do that bu i think the data act deserves an understanding if you're prepared to make comments on challenges you see,
fong's remarks in the first panel in which she talked about the complexity of the process of bringing an ig onboard. there's obviously the senate process. there's the desire to find highly qualified individuals, and so there's -- it's a complex terrain, and one in which probably should be evaluated over time. >> thank you. i recognize myself for more or less one question. >> please. >> first panel to my pleasure congratulated ed for passing o bipartisan basis the data act. the...
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i want to thank francis and fong. i think this is the very first statewide heritage month held with the mayor of san francisco. let me say something about heritage month in san francisco and your mayor. in the old days, you remember san francisco was known for passing all of these anti- chinese ordinances to limit the movement, the productivity of chinese in the city. we know two things. change happens. maybe the state of california is the state of golden opportunities, where we have a chinese-american mayor of san francisco. 35 years
i want to thank francis and fong. i think this is the very first statewide heritage month held with the mayor of san francisco. let me say something about heritage month in san francisco and your mayor. in the old days, you remember san francisco was known for passing all of these anti- chinese ordinances to limit the movement, the productivity of chinese in the city. we know two things. change happens. maybe the state of california is the state of golden opportunities, where we have a...
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family who can do nothing but wait, watch and hope. >> we're the fong family. we want to provide a home to just at least one boy from russia and, you know, we have a home, we have a lovely family. we're hoping that all this can move forward and this will be the last christmas he's alone. >> reporter: clearly a very emotional issue for a lot of families. and in reference to this back, the u.s. state department spokesman released a statement saying, quote, it is misguided to link the fate of children to unrelated political considerations and said that 60,000 children have been adopted from russia in the u.s. in the past 20 years and if this ban lasts, if it gets signed in, this could affect thousands in the future and allen the advocate we talked to today said, you know, these children will be in orphanages in russia. very sad. >> tens of thousands of children in the future. thank you. >>> president obama set to meet with congressional leaders tomorrow to address the "fiscal cliff" crisis. it's coming down to the wire only five days until we tumble over that clif
family who can do nothing but wait, watch and hope. >> we're the fong family. we want to provide a home to just at least one boy from russia and, you know, we have a home, we have a lovely family. we're hoping that all this can move forward and this will be the last christmas he's alone. >> reporter: clearly a very emotional issue for a lot of families. and in reference to this back, the u.s. state department spokesman released a statement saying, quote, it is misguided to link the...
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i want to thank frances and fong and thank you, mayor lee, for inviting me. i think this is the very first statewide apia heritage month held with the mayor of san francisco. let me say something about heritage month in san francisco and your mayor. in the old days, you remember san francisco was known for passing all of these anti-chinese ordinances to limit the movement, the productivity of chinese in this city. so we know two things. change happens. and number two, that maybe the state of california is not the mountain of gold, but it's certainly the state of golden opportunities where we have now a chinese american mayor of san francisco, edwin lee. we're really proud of you. you know, 35 years ago, congressmembers frank harden and norm minute yeta and others passed similar resolutions in both the house and the senate to formally recognize the first 10 days of may as asian pacific heritage week. one year later, president jimmy carter signed into law a joint resolution to officially designate the annual celebration. 11 years later, president george bush ex
i want to thank frances and fong and thank you, mayor lee, for inviting me. i think this is the very first statewide apia heritage month held with the mayor of san francisco. let me say something about heritage month in san francisco and your mayor. in the old days, you remember san francisco was known for passing all of these anti-chinese ordinances to limit the movement, the productivity of chinese in this city. so we know two things. change happens. and number two, that maybe the state of...
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charlie got a surprise fong call from none other than former secretary of state madeleine albright. this is part of the get-out-the- vote effort that you are saying across virginia as obama and romney both candidates wanting to win here in battleground virginia. today, mitt romney spent his day focused on virginia with stops in three areas. our chant is this, five more days. little time left, the campaign trail has been tricky. both canceled events because of the storm. today, both men were back in campaign mode. >> the consequence of what this election means -- we can't lose, we need you for agenda, we have to take back america. >> making the point he is still commander-in-chief, he wore his air force one jacket today for stops in several states. >> we will win wisconsin again and we will win this election and we will renew the bonds and reaffirm what makes the u.s. the greatest nation honors. >> the polls show this is a dead heat nationwide and is a sign of how close it is that obama spent time in wisconsin, a state they had been counting on. he picked up one sandy-related endorse
charlie got a surprise fong call from none other than former secretary of state madeleine albright. this is part of the get-out-the- vote effort that you are saying across virginia as obama and romney both candidates wanting to win here in battleground virginia. today, mitt romney spent his day focused on virginia with stops in three areas. our chant is this, five more days. little time left, the campaign trail has been tricky. both canceled events because of the storm. today, both men were...
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family who can do nothing but wait, watch and hope. >> we're the fong family. we want to provide a home to just at least one boy from russia and, you know, we have a home, we have a lovely family, we're hoping that all this can move forward and this will be the last christmas he's alone. >> reporter: in reference to this ban, the u.s. state department spokesman said, quote, it is misguided to link the feat of children to unrelated political considerations and said 60,000 russian children have been adopted into american homes in just the past two decades. if this ban is signed into law in russia, it could affect thousands more. in the newsroom, grace lee, cbs 5. >> thank you. >>> the holidays put us all in more of a hurry as we all know but let's take a minute to slow down a little bit. dr. kim tells us why one bay area city actually launched a campaign this week to try and keep pedestrians safe. >>> reporter: step off the curb and you take your life in your hands. the cars and trucks, the motorcycles, the bikes. the latest threat? all those little gadgets. >> d
family who can do nothing but wait, watch and hope. >> we're the fong family. we want to provide a home to just at least one boy from russia and, you know, we have a home, we have a lovely family, we're hoping that all this can move forward and this will be the last christmas he's alone. >> reporter: in reference to this ban, the u.s. state department spokesman said, quote, it is misguided to link the feat of children to unrelated political considerations and said 60,000 russian...
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i want to thank francis and fong. i think this is the very first statewide heritage month held with the mayor of san francisco. let me say something about heritage month in san
i want to thank francis and fong. i think this is the very first statewide heritage month held with the mayor of san francisco. let me say something about heritage month in san